Disaster Zone Podcast

MARCH 22, 2022

One significant natural hazard risk that the West Coast of the United States has comes from tsunamis. We also delve into what individuals and organizations can to be warned of an oncoming tsunami and what mitigation measures are being used to reduce the destructive impacts of these waves.

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Natural Hazard All-Hazards Hazard Alert 130

everbridge

AUGUST 31, 2022

By recognizing that hazards, including severe weather events, are unpredictable and cannot be completely prevented, emergency managers can instead focus their efforts on promoting a resilient organization. Preparing for hazards can involve planning and training with departments, jurisdictions, agencies, and community members.

All-Hazards 133

All-Hazards Management Hazard Transportation 133

Recovery Diva

APRIL 12, 2023

This new book is the first released book (volume) of the four-volume series of Disaster and Emergency Management Case Studies in Adaptation and Innovation with three books forthcoming, each representing one of the four phases of disaster management (mitigation/prevention, preparedness, response, recovery). link] Contributors: Lucy A.

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Disaster Recovery All-Hazards Hazard Disaster Management 188

Disaster Zone Podcast

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Wildfires are dramatically impacting state budgets as they deal with wildfire response, the damages from those fires and ways they might mitigate future wildfires. Wildfires are dramatically impacting state budgets as they deal with wildfire response, the damages from those fires and ways they might mitigate future wildfires.

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All-Hazards Hazard Mitigation Government 130

everbridge

MAY 2, 2023

Four steps for organizations to proactively address chronic hazards Global climate change continues to have a profound impact on businesses worldwide, with chronic hazards such as flooding, wildfires, and extreme weather conditions posing a significant risk to industries.

Hazard 52

Hazard All-Hazards Risk Management Resilience 52

everbridge

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Both governments and enterprises experience similar concerns when faced with these events, such as employee safety, transportation concerns, office closures, and disruption to business. Essential Steps to Mitigate the Impact of Severe Weather. Prepare in Advance for a Severe Weather Event. sign up for free trial.

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Alert Hazard Hospitality Transportation 119

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Members of Congress are negotiating a budget deal to fund the federal government for FY 2024, as well as a Continuing Resolution as a stopgap measure for the month of October to avoid a government shutdown.

Government 72

Government Disaster Preparedness All-Hazards Hazard 72

Emergency Planning

APRIL 24, 2022

It is obvious that military instability is likely to complicate and retard the process of getting natural hazard impacts under control. All of these problems have at their root a lack of foresight and an inability to create stable global governance, as well, of course, as simple bad behaviour by national leaders.

Natural Hazard 199

Natural Hazard All-Hazards Entertainment Transportation 199

Recovery Diva

APRIL 22, 2024

To encourage homeowners not to sell to new buyers and stop what Siders calls “that terrible game of hot potato,” FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program supports local and state governments in purchasing the homes, demolishing them and turning the property into public land, in what are called floodplain buyouts.

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Hazard Mitigation Government Management 100

Recovery Diva

DECEMBER 30, 2021

From the American Society of Civil Engineers, Wind Hazard Damage Assessment Group: The StEER report on timpacts from 10 December 2021 tornado outbreak and accompanying media repository can be accessed below. Washington Post Guest Essay: Prevatt (2021) “We can build houses to survive tornadoes like Kentucky suffered. We just haven’t.”

Natural Hazard 100

Natural Hazard All-Hazards Damage Assessment Hazard 100

Recovery Diva

MAY 12, 2022

Chapter 4 “Lessons from Co-occuring Disasters: COVOID-19 and Eight Hurricanes”by Alessandra Jerolleman, Shirley Laska and Julie Torres is a complimentary review of Louisiana government leaders and emergency managers responses to a set of simultaneous disasters: global pandemic and an “epidemic” of landfalling hurricanes during the 2020 season.

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Management All-Hazards Transportation Authorization 113

LogisManager

JUNE 1, 2024

The Role Corporate Governance Plays in Risk Management Last Updated: June 4, 2024 As an auditor, compliance officer or risk manager, you’re used to balancing the delicate processes that impact your company’s performance. Modern corporate governance practices provide assurance that enables boards to take smarter risks.

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Corporate Governance Risk Management Government Management 52

everbridge

APRIL 20, 2023

Acute hazards pose a significant threat to organizations, as they can disrupt business operations, endanger employees, and lead to substantial financial losses. This is particularly pertinent given the growing threat of climate change, which is likely to increase the frequency and severity of acute hazards.

Hazard 52

Hazard All-Hazards Risk Management Strategic 52

everbridge

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

There has also been a rise in geophysical events including earthquakes and tsunamis which have killed more people than any of the other natural hazards under review in this report. This is what, in the climate environment, the World Meteorological Organization and Disaster Management Agencies at national Government levels are doing.

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Resilience Risk Reduction Management Command Center 142

National Fire Protection Association

AUGUST 3, 2022

Convening these experts was a key step in developing an overarching strategy to spread mitigation throughout the millions of homes and thousands of communities in wildfire-prone areas of the U.S. The increased funding for hazardous fuel in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the U.S. We know that given the size and scope of the U.S.

Mitigation 52

Mitigation All-Hazards Education Hazard 52

MHA Consulting

JUNE 1, 2023

Threat intelligence empowers organizations to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with threats of all types, thus helping them protect their assets, reputation, and business continuity. The reason for monitoring threats is to enable the organization to take educated actions to avoid them or mitigate their impact.

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All-Hazards Hazard Business Continuity Mitigation 98

Zerto

JULY 12, 2023

This includes risks to strategy, finances, compliance, governance, and operations. The risk assessment process also documents existing strategies and measures to mitigate risk. The objective of this step is to leave no stone unturned and to uncover all conceivable hazards, however minor or remote.

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Risk Management All-Hazards Management Mitigation 97

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Ready, a national public service campaign, has earmarked September as National Preparedness Month and urges those of us tasked with protecting people and property from fire, electrical, and related hazards, to work together, help educate, and empower the public to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies before they become tragedies.

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All-Hazards Hazard Emergency Planning Pandemic 105

Reciprocity

APRIL 4, 2022

Risk can be affected by numerous external factors, including natural disasters, global pandemics, raw material prices, increased levels of competition, or changes to current government regulations. A risk analysis is conducted for each identified risk, and security controls are pinpointed to mitigate or avoid these threats.

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All-Hazards Mitigation Risk Management Hazard 95

Security Industry Association

JUNE 5, 2023

32 – which governs criminal acts involving aircraft, including the act of downing a drone – is a necessary step to the delegation of authorities in this operating environment. Their potential use in targeted attacks, surveillance and the delivery of hazardous materials poses significant risks to public safety. 3121-3127, 18 U.S.C.

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Authorization All-Hazards Mitigation Government 98

Zerto

APRIL 6, 2023

We will end the series with an overview of the risk prioritization and mitigation stages of the process. This ensures your risk management framework will prioritize mitigation strategies and best practices for enterprise risk management. The other key prerequisite is a solid governance framework.

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Risk Management Management Impact Analysis Disaster Recovery 98

everbridge

AUGUST 25, 2024

There are numerous distractions and hazards that can compromise employee safety, including: Phone usage and conversations: if employees are distracted, they may lose attention from tasks, leading to errors and accidents. Chemicals: exposure to hazardous substances can cause severe health issues. Spills: can cause slips and falls.

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All-Hazards Hazard Security Travel 52

MHA Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2023

Then as now, the government published resources to help organizations protect themselves. A great place to get an overview of the whole BC field, from Program Administration to Exercises to Risk Management and Mitigation. Prepare My Business for an Emergency. Another excellent DHS website.

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BCM All-Hazards Disaster Recovery Hazard 98

everbridge

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This showcases how proactive measures can mitigate the impact of disasters. Nationalize disaster response In a similar vein, more coordination around disaster preparedness and response should be unified across state, local, regional, and federal governments.

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Disaster Preparedness Alert All-Hazards Technology 105

everbridge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The global landscape has experienced an undeniable surge in hazards over the past decade. Natural disasters, pandemics, cybersecurity events, and other crises have wrought devastation on communities worldwide, leading many to question whether the hazard environment is changing for the worse.

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Resilience All-Hazards Hazard Vulnerability 52

CCEM Strategies

JULY 24, 2018

CI Defined Public Safety Canada defines critical infrastructure as the “processes, systems, facilities, technologies, networks, assets and services essential to the health, safety, security or economic well-being of Canadians and the effective functioning of government.” CI can be stand-alone, or cross provincial or national borders.

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Resilience All-Hazards Hazard Authorization 52

On Solve

JULY 8, 2021

An effective business continuity plan enables organizations to be proactive about avoiding or mitigating disruption. The plan should include a backup workplace in case of a natural disaster or building hazard, as well as a way to backup any company data.

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Continuity Planning Business Continuity Alert All-Hazards 90

CCEM Strategies

MARCH 17, 2023

Public Safety Canada defines CI as the processes, systems, facilities, technologies, networks, assets and services essential to the health, safety, security or economic well-being of Canadians and the effective functioning of government. CI can be stand-alone, or cross provincial and/or national borders.

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Resilience All-Hazards Hazard Transportation 52

National Fire Protection Association

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

NFPA has been committed to addressing potential fire hazards posed by EVs for some time, offering in-person and online trainings that teach first responders how to safely and effectively mitigate EV incidents. To date, NFPA has helped educate more than 300,000 first responders on this emerging hazard.

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All-Hazards Hazard Education Transportation 52

everbridge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This process goes beyond a one-time analysis and involves evergreen monitoring of emerging risks and changes in the hazard landscape. By engaging with government agencies and fostering public-private partnerships, leaders can contribute to the development of effective policies and regulations that benefit the broader community.

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Resilience All-Hazards Hazard Risk Reduction 52

BCP Builder

JULY 15, 2024

A thorough risk assessment identifies vulnerabilities, evaluates potential impacts, and informs the development of effective mitigation strategies. Step 2: Identify Potential Threats Categorize Threats : Classify potential threats into categories such as natural disasters, technological risks, human-made hazards, and health emergencies.

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Evaluation Response Plan Vulnerability Mitigation 52

BCP Builder

JULY 15, 2024

A thorough risk assessment identifies vulnerabilities, evaluates potential impacts, and informs the development of effective mitigation strategies. Step 2: Identify Potential Threats Categorize Threats : Classify potential threats into categories such as natural disasters, technological risks, human-made hazards, and health emergencies.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Response Plan Vulnerability Mitigation 52

CCEM Strategies

JUNE 13, 2018

Public perception often places government at the core of emergency management and planning. Emergency management responsibilities are shared by local and provincial governments, First Nations, critical infrastructure, businesses and individual citizens.

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All-Hazards Hazard Disaster Recovery Emergency Planning 52

CCEM Strategies

MAY 11, 2023

Flooding is one of the most common, pervasive, and costliest natural hazards in Canada , with a history of causing major disasters. This information can then be used to develop effective flood preparedness plans and mitigation strategies, such as building dikes or improving drainage systems.

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All-Hazards Hazard Natural Hazard Transportation 52

Reciprocity

MARCH 28, 2022

The reactions to risk include: Acceptance or toleration of a risk; Prevention or termination of a risk; Passing or sharing the risk via insurance, joint venture, or another arrangement; Mitigating or reducing the risk by internal control procedures or other risk-prevention measures. ERM’s Ultimate Objective. Step 2: Assess the Risks.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Management Mitigation All-Hazards 52

CCEM Strategies

JULY 5, 2023

While it may seem obvious that government is responsible for emergency management and planning, this perception doesn’t show the full picture. Emergency management responsibilities are shared by local and provincial governments, First Nations, critical infrastructure, businesses and individual citizens.

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All-Hazards Emergency Planning Continuity Planning Hazard 52

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This collaborative effort involves teams from State, Local, Tribal and Territorial (SLTT) government, along with federal officials, documenting the total number of residences impacted and further categorizing these residences as having been destroyed, experiencing major or minor damage, or merely being affected.

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